Marcos Rojo

Argentine footballer; 2014 FIFA World Cup

Marcos Rojo - Argentine footballer; 2014 FIFA World Cup
Born

March 20th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Argentina

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A professional footballer, primarily a defender, played for clubs including Estudiantes, Manchester United, and Sevilla. Represented Argentina in various international competitions, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the Copa América. Rojo contributed to Manchester United's success in the 2016 FA Cup and the 2017 EFL Cup. His career includes significant club-level achievements and influential performances on the international stage.

Played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Won the 2016 FA Cup with Manchester United

Won the 2017 EFL Cup with Manchester United

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